Posts Tagged ‘USPS’

Use trackthepack.com to track your anxiously awaited packages. This site summarizes everything on one page: estimated delivery date, and current status and location of each package you add. Enter the tracking number just once and your set!

FREE and simple to use

UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS – all on one page

Use labels to identify packages

Shows step by step locations on Google Maps

Archived history

Getting started:
Visit trackthepack.com and enter your tracking number. No login required for single packages. Create a free account if you want to save your history.

Request Mail Hold OnlineSince we’re talking about real mail here, did you know you can request a temporary hold of your mail online? The United States Postal Service can hold your mail (from 3 to 30 days). Set it up through their website:https://dunsapp.usps.gov/HoldMail.jsp

You can also change your address, or have your mail forwarded using the USPS’ website.

I sure talk about Google a lot. Honestly, Google does a lot for me. I am extremely happy with their services. However, Google does a lot more than just provide great search results. Here are some other useful things you can put in the search box:

• “What time is it in Chicago” – returns local time in Chicago
• “1Z9999W99999999999” – returns the UPS tracking information for that package. Also try FedEx, and USPS.
• “Delta flight 123” – returns the flight details and status
• “100 dollars in euro” – returns (not very much!) the euros you would receive for $100 USD
• “movies 29649” – returns showtimes in Greenwood, SC
• “expialidostious” – offers a link for you to click the correct spelling: expialidosious. I use Google as a spell checker all the time! 😉